Census 2011

[subseastu]

This is the first time it's been possible to fill in the UK Census online. It's held on the same day - March 27 - throughout the UK, with different paper forms for England and Wales, Scotland , and Northern Ireland. These forms should be destroyed if the information is given online.
Strictly this is a "snapshot" of the population as it stands on this particular day, so only fill it in before 27 March if you're sure nothing will change. It's a legal requirement and anyone trying to avoid taking part can be prosecuted and fined up to 1000 GBP.
About 200 countries in the world regularly carry out population censuses. They are supposed to provide an insight into our lifestyles and needs.

Thanks for that Doc, i was going to avoid filling in the form as I don't like too much info about me getting released to god knows who. But as you've pointed out there is a £1000 fine if its not filled in it looks like I'll have to complete it.

[Rosie1958]

Thanks for that Doc, i was going to avoid filling in the form as I don't like too much info about me getting released to god knows who. But as you've pointed out there is a £1000 fine if its not filled in it looks like I'll have to complete it.

You may be relieved to know that the 2011 census cannot be published for 100 years, by which time, we won't be around to mind. The 1911 census was made available early last year and provides some interesting information about our family ancestors and their whereabouts.

[KeithD]

.......by which time, we won't be around to mind.....

Speak for yourself .... I have plans .... I've bought a family sized freezer